The characteristics and reflections on geriatric pharmacy services
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2025.02.002
- VernacularTitle:老年药学服务的特点和思考
- Author:
Yuanchao ZHU
1
;
Pengfei JIN
1
Author Information
1. 北京医院药学部 国家老年医学中心 中国医学科学院老年医学研究院 北京市药物临床风险与个体化应用评价重点实验室（北京医院），北京 100730
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pharmaceutical service;
Ambulatory care;
Geriatric pharmacy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2025;44(2):117-121
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Geriatric pharmacy plays a critical role in enhancing the rational use of medications among the elderly, thereby contributing to their health and longevity.Geriatric pharmacy services are a vital component of this field, significantly promoting appropriate medication use within the elderly population.This article introduces the concept and objectives of geriatric pharmacy services, analyzing their unique characteristics from four key perspectives: pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes, multimorbidity and polypharmacy leading to adverse drug reactions, medication safety awareness, and challenges related to medication adherence.Additionally, the article discusses the primary components of geriatric pharmacy services, including foundational, optimization, and enhanced services.Furthermore, it presents strategies for the effective development of geriatric pharmacy, such as expanding the coverage of these services, increasing the workforce capable of delivering them, and promoting national age-friendly reforms, with the aim of providing reference points for the advancement of geriatric pharmacy services in China.
